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San Diego Chapter

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Welcome to the San Diego Chapter!

Thank you for visiting the San Diego Chapter of the FSHD Society which officially launched in May 2019. We are here to build a local community of patients, family and friends, and help them connect and advocate for themselves and each other. Our hope for the future is to find a cure – Until then, we hope to bring a greater awareness to the community, and to help improve the quality of life of all those affected.

Thank you for supporting the Walk & Roll in 2022!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who walked, rolled, donated, and showed up on Saturday, September 10th in Harbor Island Park in San Diego, CA! We are thrilled to announce that we raised over $40,000!!! There is still time to contribute, and you can do so here:

Want to know more about the Walk & Roll? Learn More

 

Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Bekier

Hear from your local Chapter Director (and National Board Member!), Amy Bekier, about her journey with FSHD, how she got involved with the FSHD Society, and what she gets out of her work.

https://www.fshdsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/amybekiar1.mp4
Volunteer Spotlight: Dana Simone-Kurtz

Next, meet your local Walk & Roll Coordinator, Dana Simone-Kurtz! She describes her relationship to the disease, her motivation, and advice for the newly diagnosed.

https://www.fshdsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/dana2.mp4

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Feeling Fit with FSHD: Hands and arms part 2

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FSHD University: Novel treatment strategies for FSHD

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Amy Bekier

AMY BEKIER

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Amy Bekier obtained an M.S. in Education from Queens College, NY and had a career as an insurance agent and Chartered Life Underwriter. When FSH muscular dystrophy began affecting her and her family her motto became, “I can no longer sit and cope but must get active and hope”. After relocating to San Diego she joined the FSHD Society as a national Board member and Chapter Leader.

Amy is a passionate award winning artist who enjoys painting with soft pastels and oil.  When she could no longer raise her right arm to paint, she taught herself to paint left handed. Until recently Amy played modified recreational golf and continues to be a member of the Bernardo Heights Country Club.

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